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August is National Dog, Wellness AND Golf Month!
Did you know that August is national dog, wellness AND golf month?! I wanted to reach out and introduce you to the residential community that has all three! The Highlands by Caldwell Communities is a National Park-inspired living community outside of Houston, Texas that is dedicated to helping residents of all ages live active, full lives.
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Houston ISD Board Blocks Lathan From Top Spot
No surprises were made by the way the Houston ISD School Board voted 6-3 to decline interim superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan the permanent job to run the largest district in Texas.
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Case Study: Creativity and Vision in Houston's Greater Fifth Ward
Architect Describes Project’s Journey To Completion
When designing for a nonprofit space, keep your client’s dreams in mind and focus on creativity, advises the architect for a leading firm.
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Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Supports Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts with $805,000 Donation
Company Donates 20 Percent of Restaurant Sales to Houston Food Bank and Encourages Houston Restaurant Week Participation
Texas-based Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DFRG) donated $805,000 to the Houston Food Bank to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. From Thursday, August 31 through Monday, September 4, 20 percent of sales at all 53 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Del Frisco’s Grille and Sullivan’s Steakhouse restaurants nationwide was collected and donated in support of the Houston community.
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Kroger Promotes Laura Gump to Lead Houston Division
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Laura Gump, vice president of Merchandising for the Kroger Houston division, has been promoted to president of the division. She succeeds Joe Kelley who was recently named president of King Soopers.
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Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist Leslie Lugo Headlines University of Houston-Downtown’s Kickoff for Hispanic Heritage Month
University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) kicks off a month of events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a program highlighting the business school’s partnerships with influential Latino business associations followed by a performance by Grammy Award-winning singer Leslie Lugo.
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AKA – Alpha Kappa Omega Day
Photography by Jo-Carolyn Goode - Houston was once again splashed with pink and green as …
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Houston Man Sentenced to 30 years for Fatal Crash During Police Chase on Eldridge Parkway at Katy Freeway
A Houston man who ran a red light while fleeing police and caused a crash that killed his passenger was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Strength for Parents of Missing Children: Surviving Divorce, Abduction, Runaways and Foster Care Hawaii Way Publishing ISBN-10: 1945384093 ISBN-13: 978-1945384097 Available everywhere books are sold
Published on August 23, 2018
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“The Bachelorette” star Rachel Lindsay’s husband, Bryan Abasolo, has filed for divorce. Lindsay and Abasolo are pictured here in Los Angeles in 2022. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on January 3, 2024
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Early Voting Enthusiasm Soars in Houston
On Monday (October 23rd), thousands flocked to 68 Early Vote Polls across Harris County, marking the first day of Early Voting, fueled by the determination to elect the first new mayor and controller in eight years. They were eager to cast their votes in favor of five at-large and 11 distinct district city council races, along with some Houston ISD School Board races, propositions, bonds, and 14 state constitutional amendments.
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LifeGift Unveils Expanded Headquarters with Open House Celebration
Mark your calendars for February 14th, 2024, as LifeGift invites you to an exclusive open house event showcasing the grand debut of its expanded 25,000-square-foot Houston campus building. From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., esteemed guests including hospital partners, community leaders, legislative representatives, transplant centers, and LifeGift team members will have the opportunity to tour this remarkable new space.
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Houston Celebrates Africa with a Series of Events in Observance of Africa Day 2021
The City of Houston will mark its 4th annual Houston Africa Day celebration on May 27 by hosting the African Union Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze, and 13 Ambassadors from African nations to Houston.
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International Asian American Hotel Owners Association Assists Nora's Home in Facility Expansion
Association Provides Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment for Nora's Home New Construction
The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) has stepped up to support Nora's Home, Houston's haven for organ failure and transplant patients receiving care in the Texas Medical Center, by providing furniture, fixtures and equipment for its recently announced facility expansion. The expansion will double the existing lodging capacity to include 16 additional guest rooms, which will allow the home to provide an additional 10,800 lodging nights per year to organ transplant patients and their families.
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Houston-based RFC Media Proud of its 3 New Inductees into The Texas Radio Hall of Fame
Longtime Houston radio hosts Pam Kelly, Laurie Kendrick and Maria Todd have been elected to the Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s class of 2022, the latest members of Houston-based RFC Media’s talent roster to be inducted.
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Neighbor Helps Blind Man As 2-Alarm Fire Burns Condos In SW Houston
Neighbors are calling one resident a hero. She helped rescue a blind man who was still inside the burning homes.
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University of Houston to Announce Major Gift to Strengthen Nursing Education, Address Nursing Shortage
Celebration Event on May 8 at 10 a.m. at UH at Sugar Land
The University of Houston will announce a multimillion-dollar gift to its College of Nursing that will help bolster the nursing workforce amid a significant labor shortage in the profession. The college will officially be renamed in honor of the donors.
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Houston Native Serves as a Member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”
A Houston, Texas, native is serving aboard USS Nevada, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines.
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Justice Served: Child Killer Receives Life Sentence in Landmark Case
In a landmark ruling that reverberated across Houston, a man was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole for the tragic killing of his 8-year-old stepson in 2020. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the verdict, underscoring the commitment to protect the most vulnerable members of society.
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A medical staff member grabs a hand of a patient to reposition the bed in the COVID-19 intensive care unit at the United Memorial Medical …
Published on November 2, 2020
